The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to DPA 2018

Original title: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 effect on Data Protection Act 2018

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 introduces amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018 effective 2026. Organisations must understand how these consequential changes impact their data protection obligations, particularly regarding data use and access rights. The regulations include transitional provisions to ensure smooth compliance during the implementation period.

What changed

• The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces consequential amendments to the Data Protection Act 2018, effective through the Regulations 2026
• Transitional provisions are included to manage the implementation period between the old and new regulatory framework
• Data use and access rights are modified under the new framework, affecting how organisations handle data subject requests and data processing activities

Who is affected

All organisations processing personal data in the UK, including data controllers and processors subject to UK GDPR and DPA 2018

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